Hotel Nikko, San Francisco
222 Mason St., San Francisco, California 94102, United States
Why We Like It
Elegance, grace and style are the hallmarks of this classic San Francisco property. The pet-friendly rooms, indoor pool, and fantastic food program up the ante.
From the marble lobby to the sleek Feinstein's jazz lounge, Hotel Nikko maintains its role as one of the most elegant properties in Union Square. Appealing to both families with pets and business travelers, expect of-the-moment technological amenities, fine dining, and a state-of-the art fitness center with a glass-enclosed pool.
room
Crisply designed rooms please the business-traveler clientele with soothing muted tones brightened with sea tones, Bluetooth-enabled headboards, and Japanese pillowtop beds. The rates for some higher-end rooms include breakfast.
bathroom
Modern bathrooms feature with sinks atop granite bases. Splurge on Imperial Club rooms for rain shower-heads and larger bathrooms.
lobby
The vast surfaces of gray-flecked white marble that dominate the Nikko's neoclassical lobby. During the winter holidays, the hotel feels like a winter wonderland. Business travelers sit by the trickling fountain, taking advantage of the zen vibe and the free Wi-Fi to get caught up on work.
pool
The 10,000-square-foot Club Nikko fitness facility has his-and-hers dry saunas and steam rooms, and a glass-enclosed, 16-meter rooftop pool and a whirlpool.
YOU SHOULD KNOW Access to the fitness center and pool requires a one-time fee of $25 per room.
gym
On the fifth floor, the 10,000 square foot fitness center features state-of-the-art cardio machines, elliptical machines, weights, treadmills and bikes. The fitness center also features fire pits (with S'mores kits) and an outdoor dog run for your pets.
dining
ANZU, the hotel's restaurant, serves California-Japanese cuisine in a stark dining room. Expect Japanese styled breakfasts like miso and seafood. Sushi and grilled meats populate the lunch and dinner menus. Grab-and-go rice bowls can be found at the ANZU food truck. In the Kanpai Lounge, enjoy small bites like spicy chicken wings. Feinstein's at the Nikko allows jazz fans to enjoy tasty items like buttermilk fried chicken and coriander salmon while listening to live music.
drinking
Kanpai Lounge features a wide selection of wines and sake. Jazz fans come from around the bay to Feinstein's for live shows by living legends.
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LOCATION
Getting Around
The hotel offers expensive valet parking. Travelers without a car will appreciate the hotel's proximity to Union Square, SoMa, Financial District, Tenderloin's bars, Nob Hill and Chinatown. Hop on the Muni or BART train at Powell Street Station (5-minute walk) to connect with outer neighborhoods like the Mission, Golden Gate Park and the San Francisco and Oakland Airports.
Restaurants
With so many restaurants nearby, the problem is only which to select. Noodle fans enjoy the big ramen bowls paired with tempura at Katana Ya (3-minute walk). Those who appreciate Indian cuisine won't find a better butter chicken than at Amber (6-minute walk).
